Stotts City, Missouri facts for kids
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Stotts City, Missouri
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Location of Stotts City, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Lawrence |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.51 sq mi (1.33 km2) |
| • Land | 0.51 sq mi (1.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,145 ft (349 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 167 |
| • Density | 326.17/sq mi (126.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65756
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-70990 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0727160 |
Stotts City is a small town located in Lawrence County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 167 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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Where is Stotts City?
Stotts City is found at a specific spot on the map: 37°6′11″N 93°56′48″W / 37.10306°N 93.94667°W. This means it's at 37.102983 degrees North latitude and 93.946662 degrees West longitude.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 0.51 square miles (1.33 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live Here?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 902 | — | |
| 1910 | 548 | −39.2% | |
| 1920 | 354 | −35.4% | |
| 1930 | 271 | −23.4% | |
| 1940 | 268 | −1.1% | |
| 1950 | 285 | 6.3% | |
| 1960 | 221 | −22.5% | |
| 1970 | 203 | −8.1% | |
| 1980 | 232 | 14.3% | |
| 1990 | 235 | 1.3% | |
| 2000 | 250 | 6.4% | |
| 2010 | 220 | −12.0% | |
| 2020 | 167 | −24.1% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 220 people lived in Stotts City. These people made up 84 households, and 53 of these were families. The town had about 431 people per square mile (166 people per square kilometer).
There were 108 houses or apartments in the town. Most of the people living in Stotts City were White (93.2%). A small number were African American, Native American, or from other races. About 5.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 28.6% of households had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half (45.2%) were married couples. The average household had 2.62 people, and the average family had 3.09 people.
The average age of people in Stotts City was 42 years old. About 20.9% of residents were under 18. About 17.3% were 65 years or older. The number of males and females in the town was almost equal.
A Look at Stotts City's Past
Stotts City was first settled in the early 1870s. It was originally called 'Pax', then later 'Belle Plaine'. The town officially became a city in 1896. It was renamed to honor its founder, Capt. Greene Casey Stotts, who passed away in 1876.
Stotts was a military officer in the US Army during the American Civil War. He led different groups of soldiers and was known for his service. Later, he became a representative for Lawrence County in the Missouri state government.
Mining and Growth
Greene Casey Stotts found valuable minerals like galena (lead ore) and hemimorphite west of the town. He started the lead mining business that helped Stotts City grow quickly. In July 1873, he founded the Stotts City Mining Company. Later, in 1888, the Lawrence County Land & Mining Company was formed to handle the minerals from the Stotts City Mining District.
During its busiest time, Stotts City had several banks and a large hardware store. It also had The Farmers Exchange Co-op, which was a business run by local farmers. The town had a school and many churches. It even had its own volunteer brass band and a newspaper called The Stotts City Sunbeam, which was published from 1901 to 1907.
The population of Stotts City reached its highest point in 1900, with 902 people. However, by 1910, the population had dropped to 548.
Challenges and Changes
After World War I, the demand for lead ore from the Lawrence County Land & Mining Company decreased. It also became harder and more expensive to mine because of groundwater issues. In the 1920s, farming became difficult, and then the 1929 stock market crash and the Great Depression hit. These events caused Stotts City's population to shrink even more. Many businesses closed, including its last bank. By December 1942, the mines and the Stotts City Mining Company were completely shut down.
Later, the building of U.S. Route 66 north of Stotts City and then Interstate 44 south of town helped bring new business opportunities. Places like "Hattie's Hamburger Heaven" became popular in the area.
In the 1930s and 1940s, the Farmers Exchange Co-op provided important supplies like feed grain and seeds to most of western Lawrence County. Until the mid-1970s, Stotts City looked a lot like a classic 'western town' with its wide main street and buildings with false fronts. The old bandstand from the late 1800s is still there, as are the old stone schoolhouse and the First Baptist Church, both built in 1898. Many people living in the area today are descendants of the town's earliest residents.
What Stotts City Does Today
Stotts City is surrounded by cattle and dairy farms. The area is also known for its high-quality thoroughbred horses. In 1981, Jim and Sallie Stearns started a company called Stearnsy Bears in Stotts City. These special teddy bears are known for their quality and are shipped all over the world. They have even been featured on Hallmark and American Greetings cards.
Famous People from Stotts City
- Capt. Greene Casey Stotts (1821-1876) — An American military officer and a state legislator in Missouri. He was the founder of Stotts City.
- PFC Charles Denver Barger (1892-1936) — An American soldier and a hero from World War I. He received the Medal of Honor for his bravery.
- Rev. Dr. H. Dale Jackson (1930-2003) — A Baptist minister and a leader in his religious group.
See also
In Spanish: Stotts City (Misuri) para niños
